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The largest irrigation area in India is occupied by

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cotton
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rice
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wheat
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sugarcane
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Solution

The correct option is A rice
With the increasing rice consuption, there is also an increase in cultivation. Rice production has been increased greatly since 1960s. In irrigation rice is the dominant crop. It occupies approximately 30% of the irrigation area. Rice plant grows in the abundant water environment.

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